Study: Nashville, TN's rate of worker injuries higher than other southern cities

Many construction companies in the city reportedly dissuade workers from informing them of injuries, and actual cases could be four times higher than reported.

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017

New homes in Fremont, CA must have solar panels

The move joins the state-wide effort to be net-zero energy by 2020 and follows a mandate in that city to have parking spots wired for electric-vehicle charging.

By Mary Tyler March • May 25, 2017

Catching 'storm chasers': How roofing oversight rules are reshaping the industry

Roof damage from spring storms leaves owners vulnerable to rogue operators. New regulations aim to stop them but require honest contractors to up their due diligence.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 25, 2017

Inside the nation's varying contractor licensing rules — and how they impact business

Licensing regulations from one state to the next are anything but uniform, but the question remains: Do stricter rules lead to higher quality?

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017

UPDATE: NFL officials approve lease deal for Raiders' $2B Las Vegas stadium

The team will now work with Clark County officials to get the environmental review process underway before a tentative construction start in January 2018.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • May 24, 2017

FHWA delays enforcement of highway greenhouse gas emissions rule

Opponents of the Obama-era regulation, including the AGC, said it extended beyond the authority established in previous infrastructure funding bills.

By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017

Trump's 2018 budget calls for $200B in direct spending to spur $1T infrastructure investment

The plan also aims to lift the cap on private activity bonds, allow states to increase tolling, cut regulations and streamline environmental review processes.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017

FTA approves $647M Caltrain electrification grant

State GOP lawmakers lobbied to block funding for the rail electrification project because of its connection with the controversial high-speed rail.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017

CA allocates $328M to fund 88 transportation projects

California officials said more initiatives like this are on the horizon as a result of the governor's recently passed $52 billion infrastructure program.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017

Trump's 2018 budget offers more details on HUD cuts

The proposed full budget eliminates funding for the Housing Trust Fund, which uses set-asides from GSE lending activity to fund low-income housing.

By Hallie Busta • May 23, 2017

Judge deals MD Purple Line another setback with order for additional review

The decision jeopardizes the $5.6 billion public-private partnership and puts a $900 million federal grant even further out of reach.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017

Will CO's new construction defects law revive its stagnant condo market?

Colorado lawmakers passed a measure earlier this month that has sparked optimism for a coming infusion of much-needed housing inventory.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017

NY Gov. Cuomo reveals $20B affordable housing plan

The program represents the largest investment in the development and preservation of affordable housing in New York's history.

By Mary Tyler March • May 22, 2017

Senators, House Democrats release separate infrastructure bills

The two measures come amid a lack of action from President Donald Trump regarding his $1 trillion proposal.

By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017

UPDATE: OSHA delays electronic recordkeeping rule deadline

The agency will suspend the filing deadline — originally scheduled for July 1 — in order to give employers more time to comply.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 18, 2017

Senate approves Jeffrey Rosen as DOT deputy secretary

Rosen will be second-in-command to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and is likely to play a key role in the administration's infrastructure initiatives.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

The Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about the AIA's 2017 contracts revamp

The latest contract documents update, which occurs every 10 years, includes changes to insurance and bond provisions, termination fees and retainage.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

FL selects design for controversial $800M bridge in Miami

Critics say that officials did not give enough weight to local opinion in the selection process for the bridge project.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

IL homebuilders criticize proposed tax on home repairs

The 6.25% duty would be an amendment to Senate Bill 9, which includes a host of other taxes, including those on manicures and movie streaming.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 15, 2017

MD governor requests legal order to compel judge to rule in Purple Line case

The project is at risk of losing a $900 million federal grant if the judge does not issue a final ruling on the $5.6 billion light-rail project soon.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

NYC contractor charged with manslaughter in worker's death

Prosecutors say Michael Weiss ignored requests from employees to shore up a wall on the job site, which later collapsed, killing 18-year-old Fernando Vanegaz.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

Arlington, TX finalizes 33-year Rangers stadium agreement

Construction on the $1 billion ballpark is set to begin this summer, with completion scheduled for 2020.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

ME governor, treasurer reach deal to avoid summer construction shutdown

A dispute over the state bonding agent selection process threatened to sideline $600 million worth of infrastructure projects. 

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

Mayors of Miami, Miami-Dade clash over $800M bridge contract

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the Florida Department of Transportation is not giving enough weight to design input from locals.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

CO governor seeks pipeline testing, safety reforms after home explosion

Environmental and safety groups have long been concerned with the proximity of rapid housing development on Colorado’s Front Range to active oil and gas drilling.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 11, 2017